02034-760710/02034760710 Cancer Research UK ?

SpammyTheSpammer

I was not feeling great last night so went to bed at 20:30.

At about ten minutes to nine, the telephone rang and I started to get up to answer it but my answerphone took control and the caller instantly terminated their call.

I checked the number this morning and rang it. The recorded message stated that I had been called by CANCER RESEARCH UK:-

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/how-we-fundraise/telephone-fundraising/

I see that these chuggers are "are always paid a set hourly rate" so I expect that this is why they cold-called me at night on my TPS registered number.

So, reported them to the ICO and made a mental note never to have anything to do with CANCER RESEARCH UK, although I have never expressed any interest before, but will now start an agressive ANTI CANCER RESEARCH UK as they appear to be grifting pond-life.

OK, rant over and breathe.....

hollydays

Ringing up the charity and telling them might have been more productive

fluffnutter

I think charities are exempt from doorstepping and TPS rules as they're not 'traders'. The ICO won't get involved. Instead it might have been better to email the charity.

Not that it makes it better of course. I don't want to be phoned by anyone asking for money regardless of how legitimate a charity it is.

bod1467

We donate to Christian Aid (£5 per month SO). They've called several times recently, trying to get us to up our donation. On the last call I told the caller "Call us again and I'll be STOPPING the current donation. So your choice is - stop calling and keep getting £5, or call again and get NOTHING".

I've not had any calls since.

SpammyTheSpammer

Called the number this morning and asked not to be called again. But I should not have to do this.....

Also emailed them (Cancer Research UK) and asked why I had been called when TPS registered and had no previous contact with them.
Now awaiting reply and that means 5 days as per web site quoted....

adouglasmhor

fluffnutter wrote: »

I think charities are exempt from doorstepping and TPS rules as they're not 'traders'. The ICO won't get involved. Instead it might have been better to email the charity.

Not that it makes it better of course. I don't want to be phoned by anyone asking for money regardless of how legitimate a charity it is.

They aren't exempt from either, in fact they are specifically mentioned as being included.

BargainGalore

I would never give money to chuggers or cold callers.I did give some money to the appeal in Philippines last week but only because I wanted too

earthstorm

This was published 30 March 2010

http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/news/993662/

New guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office says the decision to call should depend on the circumstances

Charities can make fundraising calls to supporters registered with the Telephone Preference Service if they believe the supporter would be unlikely to object to such calls, the Information Commissioner's Office has confirmed.
David Evans, a senior data protection practice manager at the ICO, said at a meeting in London earlier this month that the organisation would not investigate these technical breaches of the rules unless they generated complaints.
The Fundraising Standards Board subsequently asked the ICO to publish written guidance clarifying Evans's comments.
In a new guidance note, which has been published on the FRSB's website, the ICO says: "In practice, a charity might judge that, given the nature of the relationship between them and the supporter, they might be able to make a marketing call to that subscriber despite TPS registration.

adouglasmhor

That applies only to people who are already supporters of the charity though, not cold calls.

earthstorm

adouglasmhor wrote: »

That applies only to people who are already supporters of the charity though, not cold calls.

yes, if they think you wont object to calls, therefore if you are not a supporter and would object then if you are registered with the TPS they should not call you

Charities can make fundraising calls to supporters registered with the Telephone Preference Service if they believe the supporter would be unlikely to object to such calls,

I think the thing with charities is that it is usually local volunteer fundraisers that make these calls from their home phones and they dont have access to any dont call lists

adouglasmhor

earthstorm wrote: »

I think the thing with charities is that it is usually local volunteer fundraisers that make these calls from their home phones and they dont have access to any dont call lists

Be a shame to get a hefty fine for being well meaning. Because I bet the charity would wash their hands of it and them if it did get pursued.